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Summer Session 2023
June 5th-August 26th
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Meraki Dance Academy
Summer Session 2023
Music & Movement ~ Ages 18 mo-3yrs
This class is an introduction to musicality geared toward dancers ages 18 mo-3 years. We will focus on creative movement, body awareness, rhythm, and tempo.
Required Attire: Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and pink ballet slippers.
$45 per month
Instructor: Ms Laurie
Fairytale Ballet ~ Ages 3-6yrs
Welcome to a magical ballet class filled with imagination, wonder and creativity. Each week is centered around a different princess, fairytale character or storybook character. We will dance, move, act out and dress up in this 45-minute class that provides dancers with ballet technique as well as magical excitement.
Required Attire: Leotard/shirt/tutus and pink ballet slippers.
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Laurie
Ballet/Tap ~ Ages 3-6yrs
This is a combination class including ballet and tap. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. Students will also work on leaps, turns, and choreography. This class is designed for students looking for a more technique filled class.
Required Attire: Leotard/shirt/tutus and pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes.
$55 per month
Instructor: Ms Laurie
Tot's Rock/Pre Acro ~ Ages 3-6 yrs
Acro is a style of dance that combines gymnastics skills. At this level, dancers will study creative movement, and safely learn the basics of tumbling. Musicality, rhythm and creativity are the key components of this fun, urban-style class. Dancers will learning the basics of different hip-hop styles and jazz terminology to some of their favorite music and get to express their own personalities in this high energy class.
Required Attire: Leotard and fitted shorts. Dancers do not need shoes for this class.
$55 per month
Instructor: Ms Kasey
Primary Jazz/Tap ~ Ages 4-7 yrs
This is a combination class including tap and jazz. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles.
Required Attire: Leotard, dancers may also wear tutus, skirts, tights or leggings, tan jazz shoes and black tap shoes.
$55 per month
Instructor: Ms Kasey
Hip Hop ~ Ages 5 & up
Time to get FUNKY this summer with this high energy class that not only teaches hip hop movements and technique but also instills rhythm and precision.
Required Attire: Any dance clothes that is comfortable to dance and move in and clean sneakers. No jeans.
Please register at your current level
Level 1/2 ~ Ages 5-10
Level 2/3 ~ Ages 9 & up
Teen Hip Hop ~ Inter/Adv Teens
$65 per month
Instructor: Mr Mic
Ballet ~ Primary - Pointe ~ Ages 4 & up
Ballet is the basic foundation for most forms of dance. Ballet provides the technique you need to flourish in all other dance styles. Improving balance, posture, flexibility and self-confidence. Meraki ballet classes ensure dancers know proper technique and terminology. *Required for dancers interested in moving up to pointe.
Required attire: Pink tights, leotard, and pink ballet slippers.
Please register at your current level
Primary Ballet ~ Ages 4-7~ $55 per month
Ballet 1/2 ~ Ages 6-12 ~ $65 per month
Ballet 3/4 ~ Ages 9 & up ~ $65 per month
Ballet 5 ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month
Pre/Pointe ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month
Pointe ~ Teacher approval needed ~ $65 per month
Jazz/Tap ~ Ages 5-11 yrs
This is a combination class including jazz and tap. Students will learn technique, terminology, and musicality in both styles. Students will also work on leaps, turns, and choreography.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.
Level 1/2 ~ Ages 5-11
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Kasey
Jazz ~ Levels 3 & 4 ~ Ages 8 & up
Jazz dance is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Jazz is a fun, upbeat style that has a firm technique and strength base. Jazz is a great form of dance for any age, developing strength and flexibility, while teaching important technique and performance skills.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes.
Please register at your current level.
Level 2/3 ~ Ages 8-12 ~ $65 per month
Instructor: Ms Aly
Level 4 ~ 13 and up ~ $65 per month
Instructor: Mr Amadeus
Broadway Jazz ~ Ages 8 & up
Throw on your heels and kick up your feet for this fun Broadway Jazz Class. A theatre style jazz class that emphasises the characterisation and theatricality found in Musical Theatre performances. Students can expect to dance to broadway songs from musicals such as; Wicked, Matilda, High School Musical, Aladdin, Oliver, Annie and film musicals such as 'The Greatest Showman'.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan tap shoes.
Please register at your current level
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Annika
Poms/Cheer ~ Ages 5-10
Dancers will study creative movement, and safely learn the basics of tumbling. Students are encouraged to express their creativity and develop an appreciation for different styles of dance. Pom Dance can be performed with any type of dance style such as Jazz, Funk, Pop, or Hip-hop. This class focuses on kicks, turns, jumps and strength, as well as synchronization and clean, precise motions needed to be on a Cheerleading team or Poms squad.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. Tan jazz shoes.
Ages 5-10
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Aly
Acro/Contortion ~ Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 ~ Ages 5 & up
You will FLIP over this summer class as you work on gymnastic skills, improve flexibility and learn fun, exciting and breathtaking tricks. Required Attire: Gymnastics or dance leotard, shorts/tank tops and tight fitting clothing. No shoes for this class.
Please register in your current level.
$70 per month
Instructor: Mr Daniel & Ms Cassie
Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary ~ Ages 6 & up
Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet and jazz. Taking the technique from these two styles, lyrical challenges dancers to interpret music and express emotion. It is recommended that dancers in this class have some experience in ballet and/or jazz. Modern dance is a free, expressive style of dancing that started in the early 20th century as a reaction to classical ballet. We focus mostly on the Horton and Graham technique.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner or 1/2 soled shoes.
Please register at your current level
Level 1 ~ Ages 6-9 yrs
Level 2 ~ Ages 8-12 yrs
Level 3 ~ Int/Adv Teen
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms LJay
Turns & Leaps ~ Ages 8 & up
This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leaps. Along with leap and turn combinations, this class will increase your flexibility, strength and endurance.
Required Attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and turner shoes or tan jazz shoes.
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Kasey
Stretch & Strength ~ Ages 8 & up
Stretch & Strength is an ideal cross conditioning program for dancers looking to improve their strength, balance, control, flexibility, breathing and more. This class was created for the dancer who wants to give extra attention to improving the technique needed for advanced turns and leap progressions and combinations. Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Ages 7 & up.
Required attire: Leotard or fitted top, fitted shorts/fitted capris, jazz pants, etc. and tan jazz shoes.
$65 per month
Instructor: Ms Annika & Ms Kasey
Company Technique Class
Fusion & Premiere ~ 1 hour on Wednesdays
Prestige & Junior ~ 1.5 hours on Wednesdays
Varsity & Elite ~ 2 hours on Wednesdays
MDA 2023 Summer Intensive
Train with guest artists from across the USA and explore different styles in this 4-day intensive that will transform your technique, ignite your artistry, and inspire your spirit! Disciplines include: Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Dance Team, Kick, Jazz Funk, Modern, Ballet, Cheerleading, Acrobatics and much more! Back by popular demand, guest instructors will be returning again this summer to share their talents!
Ages 8 & Up 9:00am-4:00pm $250 July 25th, 26th & 27th






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